Metallica need no introduction. They have always been at the forefront of the world's metal scene and have one of the biggest, most devoted fan-bases a band could ever ask for. With a string of multi-platinum albums to their name, Metallica have won nine Grammy Awards, and have had five consecutive albums debut at Number One. They have been listed as the seventh biggest selling artists in US recording history and, as of 2011, have sold a staggering 100 million records worldwide.

Metallica's live shows need to be seen to be believed. Nothing written here could describe the sheer ferocity and breathtaking performance of Metallica on the live stage. The advice would be simply do whatever you can to go see them. You can catch Metallica live on the below dates.